Supporting your channel partner’s marketing efforts is at the top of this list. Increased involvement with campaign development, easily accessible market development funds and the sharing of co-branded marketing materials are all necessary to increase the revenue being produced from your channel community.
Some marketers dispute the effectiveness of social media for B2B organizations, but in truth, there can be significant value, provided you have clear goals and a formal plan. Your social media strategy should align with your overall marketing plan and work in tandem with the different campaigns that you’re running.
Content marketing can be an extremely effective means of driving website visits and conversions, provided you have a well thought out and organized plan. A content calendar is an organizational tool that helps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your campaigns as well as your marketing team.
Distribution is perhaps the most important aspect of a content marketing strategy. You can write an exceptionally educational and entertaining piece, but without proper distribution, no one will ever see it. Many experts recommend spending at least twice as much time distributing content than you do creating it. While this may not be possible for every organization, there are several simple ways to improve your distribution strategy.
Many tech founders spend their time and money developing and perfecting their product with little attention being paid to marketing until it’s too late. Being first to market has little value if no one knows who you are. Building brand awareness prior to launch is of utmost importance for start-ups looking to make an early and lasting impact. Often times a product hits the market with little to no fanfare, a larger company picks up on the idea, produces a similar product backed with robust marketing campaigns and pushes the start-up out of the market. Making yourself known and building an online presence prior to launching your product will ensure your company doesn’t get crushed by larger entities. If people already know who you are, being first to market will carry weight. Here’s how to do it.
